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Q816RBD

1986 Volkswagen Tricycle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,314 mi
Last recorded5,314 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ816RBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTricycle
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 5,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,240 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,240 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 May 2012 3,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 3,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 3,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 2,865 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 1,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 812 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tricycle?

Based on 944 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 20
wheel bearing has excessive play 18
Stop lamp not working 17
brake recording little or no effort 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
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Q816RBD is a 1986 Volkswagen Tricycle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tricycle fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q816RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tricycle typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Tricycle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q816RBD registered?

Q816RBD is a 1986 Volkswagen Tricycle, first registered on 2 July 1986.

Is Q816RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q816RBD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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